Definition
开明 describes someone (especially a leader, parent, or scholar) as enlightened, reasonable, and willing to consider different views. 开放 also means 'open-minded' but emphasizes being liberal and receptive to unconventional ideas — it is a broader term used for attitudes, policies, and lifestyles.
adjective
enlightenedopen-minded
Examples
- 开明，。Tā shì yí wèi kāi míng de xuézhě, yuànyì tīngqǔ bùtóng yìjiàn.She is an enlightened scholar who is willing to listen to different opinions.
- 开明。kāi míng de fùmǔ huì zūnzhòng háizi de xuǎnzé.Open-minded parents respect their children's choices.
- 开明，。Zhè wèi lǐngdǎo hěn kāi míng, gǔlì dàjiā tíchū jiànyì.This leader is very enlightened and encourages everyone to offer suggestions.
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